Newscenter Media News A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has backed the upcoming nationwide protest planned for August 1-10, 2024 urging the federal and state governments to handle the situation with civility …
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Over $1.5bn spent on protecting Nigeria’s oil Installations —SGF
The Federal Government has said it has spent over $1.5 billion from 2020 to date to protect the nation’s oil installations and curb crude oil theft. The Secretary of the …
Read More »Airtel donates N2m to quadruplets family as contributions exceed N16m
Telecom operator, Airtel Nigeria, has pledged to donate N2 million to the family of Sodiq Olayode, who recently welcomed quadruplets with his wife, Abiodun. This donation follows the outpouring of …
Read More »New Barcelona coach Flick hails ‘unbelievable’ Yamal
New Barcelona coach Hansi Flick on Thursday hailed the performance of the Spanish club’s teenage winger Lamine Yamal at Euro 2024, calling it “unbelievable”. Yamal made history in his country’s …
Read More »22 drug dealers convicted in July – NDLEA
The Kano State Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency on Thursday disclosed that it secured the conviction of 22 drug dealers in the state in July 2024. Confirming …
Read More »Be humble in Madrid, former Liverpool striker tells Mbappe
A former Liverpool striker, Stan Collymore, has issued a warning to Kylian Mbappe as the French star joins Real Madrid. Drawing from his own experience as a high-profile signing at …
Read More »Morocco forward En-Nesyri joins Mourinho’s Fenerbahce
Morocco striker Youssef En-Nesyri has signed a five-year contract with Fenerbahce after four years with Sevilla, the Turkish club coached by Jose Mourinho announced on Thursday. Fenerbahce will pay 19.5 …
Read More »Police warn against protest in Borno, say state under emergency
The Borno State Police Command, on Thursday, warned residents against taking part in the planned nationwide protest. The command stated that the state of emergency on insecurity still in force …
Read More »Manufacturers seek improved waiver from NPA to use Calabar ports
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has appealed to the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority for more waivers to utilise the Calabar ports. They made the call on Wednesday when …
Read More »2024 Olympics: Women’s football kicks off after first-day chaos
Women’s football takes centre stage at the Paris Olympics on Thursday after a chaotic start to the sporting action at the Games in the men’s football, while preparations ramp up …
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